**Title:** F-16 Quality Manager **Location:** Iraq-Balad **Job Number:** 16491 ****PENDING CONTRACT AWARD**** **SUMMARY:** Develop and maintain a quality system to assure that all products provided by suppliers meet AAR and end user specifications; and are suitable for their intended use. Develop and maintain Ground Operating Procedures, as well as an Aviation Safety SOP. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Implement and maintain quality systems in accordance with program and company requirements + Implement and maintain safety /environmental programs in accordance with program and company requirements + AAR APRISe business unit (Program) focal point + Implement and ensure the conduct of internal audit and corrective action program + Prepares for and acts as focal point for ISO, US Government and customer quality/safety audits + Participate in all flight safety meetings + External and Internal audit focal point + Ensure that corrective and preventive actions follow effective root cause analysis processes + Act as advocate for high quality/safe operations + All other duties as assigned **CORE COMPETENCIES:** + Change of Direction + Being connected & Respectful + Diverse Mindset + Building relationships and partnerships + Talent management + Coaching & Feedback + Transformational + Focus + Accountability + Building confidence & integrity Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. + In order to obtain a secret clearance, qualified candidates must have US Citizenship. + Ability to pass physical screening requirements **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) from a four year college or university; or eight years related experience + 15 years of experience working in aircraft organizational/intermediate maintenance environment + FAA Mechanic w/ A&P preferred + Quality Management/Audit credential preferred + Safety credential preferred + HAZMAT credential preferred **Work Conditions** **Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed on the flight line, limited hangar or aviation field environment.** **Physical Requirements** + **Must be able to lift and parts, tooling and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including up and down stairs.** + **Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.** + **Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.** **Compensation and Benefits:** + Competitive compensation package. + 90/30 Rotation + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities \#LI-PI1 #LI-ONSITE AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.